Prayse Kolonahe Prembrook Chung, 23, of Hilo died Aug. 4 at home. Born in Hilo, he was an electrician’s helper for Walter’s Electric Inc. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at New Hope-Hilo, 840 Kupulau, Rod. Celebration of life at 6 p.m. Survived by father, Kaleonahe G. (Katie Kobayashi) Chung; mother, Leilokelani Billings; sisters, Heavyn Chung, Haart Chung and Khloe Chung-Castillo; brother, Shyn Chung; grandmother, Lucille V. Chung; grandfather, Kenneth Billings.
Prayse Kolonahe Prembrook Chung, 23, of Hilo died Aug. 4 at home. Born in Hilo, he was an electrician’s helper for Walter’s Electric Inc. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 at New Hope-Hilo, 840 Kupulau, Rod. Celebration of life at 6 p.m. Survived by father, Kaleonahe G. (Katie Kobayashi) Chung; mother, Leilokelani Billings; sisters, Heavyn Chung, Haart Chung and Khloe Chung-Castillo; brother, Shyn Chung; grandmother, Lucille V. Chung; grandfather, Kenneth Billings.
Donald Divine Gonzales Jr., 36, of Keaau died Nov. 21 at Hilo Medical Center. Born in Hilo, and was a freelance professional mixed martial arts fighter and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Friday (Dec. 3) at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Funeral services at 6 p.m. Graveside committal service 10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 4) at Alae Cemetery. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by daughters, Devine Salondaka-Gonzales of Texas, Desire Gonzales-Manners, Datiyah Gonzales-Manners and Diamond Gonzales-Manners all of Pahoa, Loyalty Ribordy of Keaau; sons, Isaiah Gonzalez of Waimea and Shandon Gonzales-Manners of Pahoa; father, Donald Devine Gonzalez Sr. of Oahu; mother, Samantha (James) Thomas of Keaau; brothers, Nephi Lancaster of Keaau and Kananialika Abadilla of Hilo; sisters, Bonita Gonzalez of Mountain View and Annie Alvarez of Keaau; maternal grandfather, Alexander Lancaster of Hilo; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Nash Isamu Kobayashi, 66, of Hilo died Oct. 26 in Phoenix. Born in Hilo, he was a retired National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research Mauna Loa Observatory maintenance and operations technician/research associate, machinist/welder for Aloha Machine and Welding and the former Hilo Iron Works, and had worked for The United Kingdom Infrared Telescope, the former Hilo Coast Processing and Puna Sugar companies, was captain/owner of the fishing vessel “Ocean Warrior”, shooting sports enthusiast, gun collector, founding member of Big Island Gun Club, life member of National Rifle Association and member of Granders Club. Services at a later date. Survived by wife, Michelle Kobayashi of Hilo; hanai brother, Ralph (Sophia) Takafuji Jr. of Hilo; hanai sister, Carol (Keith) Kawamoto of Oahu. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Gregory Paul Meath, 67 of Naalehu died Nov. 24. Born in St. Paul, Minn., he was an electrician for a machine manufacturing company and U.S. Army veteran. Private services at a later date. Online condolences: ballardfamilymortuaries.com. Survived by stepson, Austin Clough of Oklahoma; stepdaughter, Cassie (Trevor) Kubiak of Wisconsin; sisters, Susan Bergdahl of Holualoa, Charlene Sukhun of Stillwater, Minn.; a step-grandchild. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.
Glenn “Tego” Montibon, 60, of Hilo died Nov. 16 at Hilo Medical Center. He was born in Hilo. Private services at a later date. Survived by son, Glenn Ikaika Montibon Jr.; father, Filemon Bobby Montibon; sister, Debbie (Larry) Suenishi; brothers, Juan Saniatan, Dennis (Sharon) Saniatan, Gordon (Loretta) Montibon, Mervin (Lona) Montibon, Russel (Donna) Montibon, Nelson (Jocelyn) Montibon and Vernon (Penny) Montibon; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Ralph Roland, 84, of Ocean View died Oct. 10 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Los Angeles, he was an architect. No known survivors. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Beverly May Young, 78, of Kailua-Kona died Nov. 18 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Pennsylvania, she was a retired human resources director for the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. No services. Survived by husband, Tyrone Young of Kailua-Kona; daughters, Jessica (Graham) Williamson and Jennifer Finau of Kailua-Kona; two grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
